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A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” (John 13:31-35). What do you see when you look at the cross? You have the God you see there. If you see a God angry with sin, full of wrath for sinners, you have that God. It is indeed sin that put Jesus on that cross. But, on the other hand, if you see a God who loves you so much that he went to that cross, embraced it, climbed up on it and held himself there in order to k ...
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Pastor Tom Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel on different topics, including weekly lectionary, hymns, daily news, and current events. He responds to listener emails each Friday on “Open Mic Friday.” Listeners may email questions to lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Luthe ...
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A podcast by pastors for pastors. In these episodes Pastor Tom Ouweleen, a 35 year ministry veteran, discusses the challenges of pastoring difficult people and strategies for dealing with tough circumstances. In his career in ministry, he's dealt with everything from murdered congregants to church splits. Bringing a wealth of experience and wisdom, his heart is to encourage pastors with practical concepts to help persevere in their calling.
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The Afterlife - Foundations with Pastor Tom Holladay and Kay Warren
Tom Holladay | Kay Warren | Lumivoz
If there’s on topic that has captured our collective imagination, it’s the question of what (if anything) happens to us after we die? A quick web search reveals books, television shows, and movies that have all speculated various scenarios, most of which have very little relationship to what the Bible actually teaches. Even among followers of Jesus, there are different ways of thinking about and articulating what happens in the afterlife. Over these four sessions, Pastor Tom Holladay and Kay ...
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Pastor Don and Tom-Dealing with Inflation and High Interest Rates from a Biblical Perspective
Copland Financial Ministries
From September 18 to October 9, Tom Copland and Pastor Don Symons will be teaching God's Word on finances . This will take place at Westney Heights Baptist Church, Ajax, Ontario, Canada. People can attend in-person at the church or online.
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When John Chapter 3 is mentioned, John 3:16 often comes to mind. Today, however, I invite you to join me in examining the preceding verses, 1-8. Jesus' declaration in verse 3 stresses the requirement of being born again for salvation and highlights the reality of transformation. Verse 6 serves as the foundation for our exploration. As we delve into…
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The name of Jesus is where the shaking begins. Through Jesus' name, we see reconstruction taking place. The name of Jesus shakes hell's foundations, demolishing every demonic stronghold. Nevertheless, to see the wonders of Jesus' name, the Father needs to know you, and you need to make a stand that makes the enemy's powers recognize you. Send us a …
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In Deuteronomy 4:29-31, Moses urges obedience. I wonder, where has the passion, conviction, desire, and urgency gone in the body of Christ? Have we forgotten the simplicity of seeking the Holy Spirit and God's presence? Has our religiosity distracted us from seeking Jesus? Or have we surrendered? Scripture reminds us: draw near to God (James 4:8), …
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This morning, I'd like to emphasize that following Jesus comes with a significant cost, as illustrated in John 12:1-8. In this passage, we observe several remarkable events, including Lazarus's resurrection, courtesy of Jesus's powerful call. We also witness Judas's true nature, as Scripture reveals his thieving tendencies in verse 6. Judas objects…
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Do you yearn for Jesus, experiencing an intense longing for Him? Are you in God's desired place, seeking Him in quiet moments with a deep yearning? We often get entangled in life, forgetting our yearning for God. Some have put their relationship with Jesus on a shelf, only revisiting it on Sundays, with prayer lives focused on empty promises and se…
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This is the Time of Year for us here in the Deep South that we commonly use the phrase Harvest season. We see the farmers working late, tractors on the road. Then we read here in Luke 10:1-3, That Jesus says the Harvest is plentiful but the Workers are few the laborers are few. So I want to give us to have an understanding here! I also want to expl…
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Tod Brother Tom Preaches from Matthew 6:29-34 On the Subject kingdom Minded. In the Times of Kings and Knights in order to enlist into the Kings Army a person had to have dedication to that King they had to be kingdom Minded. So they would become Educated on the kings desires they would train and they would find avenues to get in front of the king …
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In this Series Pastor Tom preaches a powerful message of Simplicity and Truth. In Acts 9:36-41, we observe several key elements. Firstly, Joppa is significant as the location where Jonah initially disobeyed God's call, whereas Peter demonstrated obedience. This contrast highlights the transformative power of living in accordance with God's will. Fu…
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John 11 1-10 We see in this passage of scriptures a unique opportunity that’s brought before Jesus And it’s in verse two that we get educated in a quick context of whom This Mary is , The one who Washed the feet of Jesus. With her hair .The one Judas got mad at because she used the expensive stuff instead of saling it to give the money to the poor …
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in life we often find that it’s hard to feel It’s hard to coope it’s hard to function at times and even hard to breath One of my Favorite worship songs By :All sons and Daughters It’s simply says this You give life, You are love You bring light to the darkness You give hope, You restore every heart that is broken And great are You, Lord It's Your b…
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I want to share this with you all : You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? “Because someone bumped into me!!!” Wrong answer. You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup. Had there been tea in the cup, you w…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topics of discussion are listener questions on Open Mic Friday. This program originally aired on September 3, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the ma…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel with guest Pastor Wes Reimnitz. Today's rumination topic is the appointment of an atheist head chaplain at Harvard University. Read the NY Times article on this subject here: nytimes.com/2021/08/26/us/harvard-chaplain-greg-epstein.html. This program was originally aired on Septemb…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel in a Bible Study session on Bible Study Wednesday. Today’s topic of discussion is Ephesians 5:22 and the interpretation of wives submitting to husbands. This program originally aired on September 1, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opin…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Hymn of the Day for Series B, LSB 797 "Praise the Almighty, My Soul, Adore Him" with guest Rev. Mark Smith. This program originally aired on August 31, 2021.
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18) 1st Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7a Psalm: Psalm 146 Epistle: James 2:1-10, 14-18 Gospel: Mark 7:(24-30) 31-37 This program originally aire…
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Some say this is just Anaolgy of salvation and calling the prodigals home , but really it rather describes the consequences of immature faith. Others say that the passages is difficult to interpret, for intense the word "tasted" could refer to people who haven't fully committed to Christ…. There are so many different things to dissect here . I want…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topics of discussion are listener questions on Open Mic Friday. This program originally aired on August 27, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the mana…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel with guest Pastor Wes Reimnitz. Today's rumination topic is the waning influence of Christianity in the USA. This program originally aired on August 26, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represe…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel in a Bible Study session on Bible Study Wednesday. Today’s topic of discussion is the importance of addressing current events, topics, and questions in the Church. Today's program originally aired on August 25, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Vi…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Hymn of the Day for Series B, LSB 566 "By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless" with guest Rev. Mark Smith. This program originally aired on August 24, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opini…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17) 1st Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm: Psalm 119:129-136 Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-20 Gospel: Mark 7:14-23 This program originall…
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John 20:24-29We often face doubts and uncertainties in life, and we can be our own worst enemies. We find things to doubt, such as friends, careers, and faith. We say things like, 'I wish I knew what God was doing, but I have faith' or 'I'm not sure if I'll make it through this, but I have faith.' When we remove all doubt from our minds, our commun…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topics of discussion are listener questions on Open Mic Friday. This program originally aired on August 20, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the mana…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel with guest Pastor Wes Reimnitz. Today's rumination topic is concerns about Christians in Afghanistan, including what the Taliban is and how they are threatening to Christians. This program originally aired on August 19, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom …
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel in a Bible Study session on Bible Study Wednesday. Today’s topic of discussion is the value of going to church even if you have the whole Bible memorized. This program originally aired on August 18, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opin…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Hymn of the Day for Series B, LSB 865 "Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain" with guest Rev. Mark Smith. This program originally aired on August 17, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16) 1st Reading: Isaiah 29:11-19 Psalm: Psalm 14 Epistle: Ephesians 5:22-33 Gospel: Mark 7:1-13 This program originally aired on Augus…
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Genesis 4:1:12 This morning I want to start by saying that sin not only separates us from God but will ultimately make us a Fugitive from God. Isaiah 59:2 states, "But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. But thank God for the blood of Jesus 2 Corinthians 5:18 And …
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topics of discussion are listener questions on Open Mic Friday. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lutheran Ch…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel with guest Pastor Wes Reimnitz. Today's rumination topic is faith. Find the article referenced at: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/you-will-fail-and-fail-often-still-you-can-honor-god.html. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expre…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel in a Bible Study session on Bible Study Wednesday. Today’s topic of discussion is Ephesians 5:6-21. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of …
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Hymn of the Day for Series B, LSB 696 "O God, My Faithful God" with guest Rev. Mark Smith. This program originally aired on August 10, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this …
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 1st Reading: Proverbs 9:1-10 or Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Psalm: Psalm 34:12-22 Epistle: Ephesians 5:6-21 Gospel: John 6:51-69 This program origin…
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The current state of the church is one of self-love and self-motivation, but at what cost? The pursuit of personal fulfillment has led to a neglect of the fundamental principles of Christianity, such as forgiveness, holiness, and repentance. The church has become a place of entertainment and a corporation focused on personal gain rather than spread…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topics of discussion are listener questions on Open Mic Friday. This program originally aired on August 6, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the manag…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel with guest Pastor Wes Reimnitz. Today's rumination topic is Christian persecution happening in Asia. Today's program originally aired on August 5, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel in a Bible Study session on Bible Study Wednesday. Today’s topic of discussion is how to work with people when sharing the Gospel with them. Today's program originally aired on July 28, 2021. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expresse…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Hymn of the Day for Series B, LSB 534 "Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor" with guest Rev. Mark Smith. This program originally aired on August 3, 2021.
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today’s topic of discussion is Sunday’s Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 1st Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-8 Psalm: Psalm 34 Epistle: Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Gospel: John 6:35-51 Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor T…
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Over 2 thousand times does it mention in the Bible .that God called people he met with them if you will. Some where seeking him and wanting to met with him and some not so much. Just as the Israelites journeyed through the desert on their way to the promised land, we too may face difficult and barren seasons in our lives. And just has in this verse…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel with guest Pastor Wes Reimnitz. Today's rumination topic is on heaven and the afterlife. Find the article referenced at: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/what-will-heaven-be-like-here-is-your-answer.html. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and …
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel in a Bible Study session on Bible Study Wednesday. Today’s topic of discussion is Ephesians 4:1-16. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of …
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Hymn of the Day for Series B, LSB 918 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer" with guest Rev. Mark Smith. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official po…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today’s topic of discussion is Sunday’s Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 1st Reading: Exodus 16:2-15 Psalm: Psalm 145:10-21 Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-16 Gospel: John 6:22-35 Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pa…
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Last week we started this series this week we will dive into this a little more same book and chapter Luke 8 37-40 Is where we will be, Point 1:rejection V 37 The first thing I want to point out is the rejection they didn’t reject the man who was possed they rejected Jesus Now when we talk to people about sharing their faith I get the same reaction…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's rumination topic is on what it looks like to properly worship the Lord. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lut…
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Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel in a Bible Study session on Bible Study Wednesday. Today’s topic of discussion is Ephesians 3:14-21. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of…
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